Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains

Empower your employees to identify forced labor within the production, delivery, and supply chain processes.

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    Course description

    Traliant’s Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains training is a 20-minute course designed for all employees involved in supply chain operations, including those who manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and partners. The training addresses the worldwide issue of forced labor and educates employees on their critical role in eradicating it, including how to assess risks and spot warning signs. Additionally, the course covers forced labor laws in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, and Australia.

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    Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains

    The course covers these topics and more:

    • What is Forced Labor?
      • Forced labor as defined by the International Labor Organization (ILO)
      • Child labor
      • Human Trafficking
      • Goods linked to forced labor
      • Factors linked to forced labor
      • Forced labor laws in the US, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and UK
    • Identifying and addressing risks
      • ILO indicators of forced labor
      • Vendor inspections
      • Ongoing supply chain due diligence
      • Reporting concerns

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    What to consider when choosing the most effective forced labor training

    Forced labor training, also referred to as modern slavery in supply chains training, is designed to help employees understand the issue of forced labor in global supply chains and to learn how to identify and address potential risks. It's essential for organizations because it helps to:
    • Ensure legal compliance: Many countries have laws prohibiting forced labor, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Training helps organizations to comply with these laws and to avoid fines and penalties.
    • Promote ethical sourcing: Forced labor in global supply chains training helps organizations to source products and materials ethically and to avoid working with suppliers who engage in forced labor.
    • Enhance the organization's reputation: Forced labor practices can damage a company's reputation and erode trust with customers and stakeholders. Training helps to create a culture of ethical sourcing and to protect the company's image.

    Forced labor training is crucial for any organization that works with suppliers in other countries. It helps to:
    • Empower employees: Training provides employees with the knowledge and skills they need to understand forced labor and to recognize potential risks in the supply chain.
    • Strengthen your organization's commitment to ethical business practices: Training helps to demonstrate the company's commitment to ethical sourcing and to create a culture where employees are aware of the risks associated with forced labor.
    • Reduce the risk of legal and reputational issues: Forced labor can lead to legal and reputational issues for organizations.

    Forced labor is any work or service that is performed under threat of penalty, coercion, or deception. It includes a wide range of practices, such as:
    • Debt bondage: People are forced to work to pay off a debt that they cannot afford to repay.
    • Human trafficking: People are recruited, transported, or harbored through force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of exploitation, including forced labor.
    • Forced labor in prison: Prisoners are forced to work without proper compensation or with limited rights.

    There are many factors that contribute to forced labor, including:
    • Poverty and lack of economic opportunity: People who are living in poverty or who lack access to education and employment opportunities may be more vulnerable to forced labor.
    • Weak laws and enforcement: In some countries, laws against forced labor are weak or not enforced effectively.
    • Demand for cheap labor: The demand for cheap labor in certain industries, such as agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, can create incentives for companies to use forced labor.

    Here are some red flags that may suggest that forced labor is taking place:
    • Employees are recruited with false promises.
    • Employees are not paid for their work, or they are paid very low wages.
    • Employees are forced to work long hours without breaks.
    • Employees are not allowed to leave their workplace or to communicate with their families.
    • Employees are threatened or physically abused.

    Companies can take several steps to address the risk of forced labor in their supply chains:
    • Conduct due diligence: Carefully investigate your suppliers and their labor practices.
    • Develop a code of conduct: Set clear standards for ethical labor practices in your supply chain.
    • Provide training: Train your employees about forced labor and how to identify and report potential risks.
    • Monitor your suppliers: Regularly monitor your suppliers to ensure they are complying with your code of conduct and with labor laws.

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